Southwestern Bean Chowder Recipe 4

Name: Southwestern Bean Chowder Recipe 4
Ingredients: 2 cans (15 ounces each) white kidney or cannellini beans, rinsed and drained, divided; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1/4 cup chopped celery; 1/4 cup chopped green pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 g arlic cloves, minced; 3 cups vegetable broth; 1-1/2 cups frozen corn, thawed; 1 medium carrot, shredded; 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 4-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch; 2 cups 2% milk; 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese; Minced fresh cilantro and additional shredded cheddar cheese, optional